Adopt a pet

Poncho's story: Poncho had a rough start to life. Before arriving at the Animal Services Center, this little guy had been hit by a car, and his right femur, all of the toes in his right foot and his pelvis were broken. He must have been in excruciating pain for weeks before he was found on the side of the road and brought in. Dedicated Animal Welfare Group paid for a specialty surgeon to fix him up, but he remained in a cast for weeks.

Although the healing process was long, Poncho has made an amazing recovery and can walk, run and play like other dogs. However, being injured so badly has taken its toll on him, and he can be hesitant to trust. He has physically healed, but he needs a dedicated owner who can help him heal emotionally. Once he trusts a person, he loves him or her unconditionally and is as happy as can be to sit, be petted and give kisses.

Adoption fee: $180, includes vaccines, microchip and spay

Adoption procedure: stop by the Mission Viejo Animal Services Center, 28095 Hillcrest, or call 949-470-3045. Poncho and other animals in need of homes can be seen online at
cmvas.org.

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